Bahrain Islamic Bank Recognizes Women's Contributions and Empowers Female Workforce on Bahraini Woman's Day

13-December-2023

Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB), the leading provider of Islamic digital banking services, recently organized several initiatives to celebrate its female employees on the occasion of Bahraini Woman's Day.

The initiatives included a range of activities, such as workshops focusing on mental and professional health, as well as intellectual development. These workshops were conducted in collaboration with "The Talent Hub" to foster personal and professional growth among BisB's female workforce.

Ms. Afnan Saleh, Chief Human Resources Officer of BisB, expressed the bank's commitment to the development of female talent across all departments. She highlighted that women currently account for 36% of BisB's total workforce, which is one of the highest percentages of representation in banks within the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Bahrain Islamic Bank places great importance on empowering its female employees through offering a range of benefits, including opportunities for training, professional certificates, and support for further professional qualifications. During 2023, the bank has successfully provided over 2200 training courses for all of its women workforce.

Established in 1979 as the first Islamic bank in the Kingdom of Bahrain, BisB remains dedicated to providing innovative and simplified financial and banking solutions. The bank serves its customers through an extensive network of branches and ATMs across Bahrain, in addition to offering convenient online banking services through its digital application and website.